Here is a great re-branding of Playboy magazine. Alex Cornell keeps it classy and elegant while updating the logo and layout to a more modern look. This would definitely spark my interest in a subscription. More images from the book here. (NSFW) /LINK

I don't know why i haven't posted about this local drinking hole in Echo Park, but now is better than never. This is by far my favorite local bar. Serving a small selection of great beers and wine this hidden gem lures me in for after work drinks quite often. The inside smells of cedar and the music flows from hand selected vinyl. The spot is dimly lit, the mood is mellow, but don't be fooled this place gets packed on the weekends. Stop by and check it out. /LINK

1.29.2010

Si Scott has a personal project in works called, "Airborne." Using ink and paper as his medium he depicts insects with great detail and care in his own style of illustration. Check out the rest of his portfolio here. /LINK

Since the actual benefit show last Sunday was a little more then i wanted to spend, i made my Haiti contribution by buying one of the posters celebrating the event. These are all 16.5" x 22.5" Signed / numbered Lithograph by Kii Arens, Edition of 250 • (2ND edition). $75, all proceeds go to helping Haiti via OXFAM. /LINK

Here's the best gift i can think of for any Superbowl Party. Get your orders made in time for Feb 7th! Delicious smoked beef and pork salami. (and if any readers are knowingly attending the same party I am going to...too late!) /LINK

1.22.2010

Radiohead will play Sunday night at Hollywood's Henry Fonda Theater, a last-minute show added to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Tickets will be sold only via auction, and bidding is open from Thurs 8 p.m. - Sat 11p.m. so get bidding! /BID NOW

Matthew Biancaniello is introducing innovative drinking vessels in February at The Library Bar (The Roosevelt Hotel) He's collaborating with the folks at Bar Keeper in Silver Lake to turn emu eggs in some pretty interesting cocktails. He has also created cocktails like the "Ham on Rye", made with prosciutto-infused bourbon, black maple walnut liqueur and cornichon pickles. I think I'll give it a shot. Here is a great article the LA Times wrote on the whole experiment. /LINK

1.12.2010

I'm not 100% sure how I feel about these powder coated steel planters. Hanging angled off a wall these do create an interesting new way of looking at potted plants. I could see them being used in or around the kitchen for herbs. /BUY